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A handy reference book. The writing is dry, more encyclopedic than mythic, but the information is useful. As a reference it works well and is easy to use: it's alphabetized, cross-referenced and indexed. But no matter how irresistible an entry like "Ichthyocentaur" or "Druggen Hill Boggle" may seem, they're not the liveliest reading material. Also, as a reference it isn't complete without the companion volume, Rose's Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins. Anyone in a position to need such a field guide will find both volumes useful, but only as a place to begin serious research.